B Efficiency Power Supplies

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Input
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ODM
Platform
ACK Bronze
DC-DC
Helly
ATX-0600T v3.1
↪ Notes: 5 year warranty, OCP is set way higher than necessary on the minor rails.
ACK Bronze
DC-DC
Helly
ATX-0600T v3.1
↪ Notes: Although OCP is set reasonably (118% on 12V), the platform is at its limit and cannot handle the increased stress, as ripple gets out of control.
↪ Notes: ODM is Guangzhou PREE Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.
Tenergy (TN) Bronze
DC-DC
Andyson
Q8
↪ Notes: Qualified for 80+ Silver in testing
↪ Notes: Cybenetics Silver
Settler Hybrid Bronze -
DC-DC
Changhu
SP-302
↪ Notes: ODM is Dongguan Changhu Electronics Co. Ltd.
Settler Hybrid Bronze Modular
DC-DC
Changhu
Unknown
↪ Notes: ODM is Dongguan Changhu Electronics Co. Ltd.
↪ Notes: Decent electrical performance, although some components are of questionable quality.
↪ Notes: 650W is technically rated Cybenetics Silver
↪ Notes: 750W is technically rated Cybenetics Silver
KCAS Plus Bronze Non-Mod.
DC-DC
Andyson
A8 costdown
KCAS Plus Bronze Modular
DC-DC
Andyson
A8 costdown
KCAS Bronze Modular
DC-DC
Andyson
C8
Aero Bronze Non-Modular
DC-DC
SANR
Aero Bronze Modular
DC-DC
SANR
KCAS Bronze Non-Mod.
GR
Andyson
Z8
LUX Pro / Pro RGB Modular
GR
SANR
↪ Notes: Pro and Pro RGB Modular are the same internally.
↪ Notes: 1000W model might be DC-DC, unable to confirm without a proper teardown
↪ Notes: 1000W model might be DC-DC, unable to confirm without a proper teardown
↪ Notes: 1000W model might be DC-DC, unable to confirm without a proper teardown
↪ Notes: 1000W model might be DC-DC, unable to confirm without a proper teardown
KCAS Bronze Modular
GR
HEC
STX
↪ Notes: Double-sourced between HEC and Andyson
KCAS Bronze Modular
GR
Andyson
Z8
↪ Notes: Double-sourced between HEC and Andyson
KCAS Bronze Modular
DC-DC
HEC
EVGA BQ 850W
↪ Notes: Updated M5+
↪ Notes: No transient response testing found.
Cuprum Strike (CSK) Pro ATX 3.1
DC-DC
Andyson
P37
↪ Notes: Sleeve bearing fan. 12V-2x6 is fixed.
Cuprum Strike (CSK) "DC"
DC-DC
XWY
A11 (HKC ATX-41B clone)
↪ Notes: DC-DC variant of the CSK Bronze; only 750W has 300W 12VHPWR.
VPF (Earthwatts Green)
DC-DC
Delta
↪ Notes: No inrush protection. Sold in the US as Earthwatts Green. 650W utilizes 105C secondary caps, 550W 85C.
Cuprum Strike (CSK) Bronze
GR
Hui Cheng
~Zalman Megamax V2
↪ Notes: Also known as CSK[w]H. Not printed on the logos.
Atom Bronze (B)
GR
Andyson
M5
Neo Eco (NE) Classic (NE-C) v1
GR
CWT
GPK
Neo Eco (NE) Classic (NE-C) v2
GR
Andyson
X8
↪ Notes: X8 might be a clone of CWT's GPK platform, but is similar to the M5 platform (not very good.)
Neo Eco (NE) Classic Mod. (NE-M) v1
GR
CWT
GPK
Neo Eco (NE) Classic Mod. (NE-M) v2
GR
Andyson
X8
↪ Notes: X8 might be a clone of CWT's GPK platform, but is similar to the M5 platform (not very good.)
Cuprum Strike (CSK) H Bronze
GR
Hui Cheng
~Zalman Megamax V2
↪ Notes: Very low build quality, basically e-waste
↪ Notes: Group regulated; effective capacity is 10% lower than advertised based on +12V current rating
TUF Bronze
DC-DC
Great Wall
Modified GW-ATXBL
↪ Notes: Mediocre transient response and low quality caps.
PSAZ ARGB Bronze New
DMA
Helly
ATX-0600B
↪ Notes: 2 year warranty. PSAZ Bronze w/ARGB fan. 540W, 648W, & 744W on 12V respectively.
PSAZ ARGB Bronze New (230V)
DMA
Helly
ATX-0600B
↪ Notes: Cost-down full input new PSAZ Bronze w/ ARGB fan.
PSAZ Bronze New
DMA
Helly
AD-0800K
↪ Notes: 2 year warranty. 550W: 540W on 12V, 650W: 648W on 12V, 750W: 744W on 12V.
PSAZ Bronze New (230V)
DMA
Helly
AD-0800K
↪ Notes: Cost-down full input new PSAZ Bronze.
PSAZ ARGB Bronze Old
GR
Andyson
M5
↪ Notes: 2 year warranty. PSAZ Bronze w/ARGB fan. 550W: 492W, 650W: 576W on 12V.
PSAZ Bronze Old
GR
Andyson
M5
↪ Notes: 2 year warranty. 650W: 576W on 12v.
System Power 11
DC-DC
HEC
CM Masterwatt-ish
↪ Notes: Low quality fan, 85C bulk cap.
System Power U9
DC-DC
CWT
GPN
System Power 9
DC-DC
HEC
CM Masterwatt-ish
System Power 9 CM
DC-DC
HEC
CM Masterwatt-ish
System Power 10 Bronze
DC-DC
HEC
CM Masterwatt-ish
↪ Notes: Terrible ripple suppression, especially on 12V (well over 100mV under full load), OCP is not set properly, low efficiency, low quality fan.
System Power 10 U
DC-DC
HEC
CM Masterwatt-ish
↪ Notes: Looks exactly the same as the regular System Power 10 internally. Unless later testing proves the above issues are not present, detier to E.
Formula Bronze
DC-DC
CWT
Modified CSB
↪ Notes: Sleeve bearing fan, during OPP testing at around 30% of the 500W model do the minor rail falls out of ATX specification.
↪ Notes: Receives a "-" subtier due to its age. Only kept for legacy purposes as it is still listed on Chieftec's website.
↪ Notes: 3 year warranty; 85C bulk cap, and not one of particularly good quality, either.
↪ Notes: 3 year warranty; 85C bulk cap, and not one of particularly good quality, either.
↪ Notes: OPP is functional but offers only a 7% increase over the nominal value, beyond which the rails fall out of ATX spec for the 1000W model.
↪ Notes: Doesn't claim OCP.
MWE V2 Bronze -
DC-DC
Gospower
G1208
MWE V3 ATX 3.1 Bronze -
DC-DC
Gospower
G1208 upd. to ATX 3.1
↪ Notes: Basically G1208 updated to ATX 3.1
GX Bronze (MPX 2020)
DC-DC
Gospower
G1208
Masterwatt TUF Gaming
DC-DC
HEC
↪ Notes: Identical internally to the MasterWatt Bronze. Only difference is the exterior appearance.
MWE V2 Bronze 230V
DC-DC
Gospower
G1208
MWE V3 ATX 3.1 Bronze 230V
DC-DC
Gospower
G1208 upd. to ATX 3.1
↪ Notes: Basically G1208 updated to ATX 3.1, no 12VHPWR.
GX CM Storm Edition
DC-DC
CWT
GPN
MWE V3 ATX 3.1 Bronze 230V
DC-DC
Gospower
G1208 upd. to ATX 3.1
↪ Notes: Basically G1208 updated to ATX 3.1; broke during 5V SCP. Possible bad sample? No 12VHPWR.
CX (Non-Modular) 2016 (Gray Label)
DC-DC
CWT
Custom
↪ Notes: Black "CX" lettering on gray label; Double-sourced between GW & CWT; technically qualified for 80+ Silver but badged as Bronze.
CX (Non-Modular) 2016 (Gray Label)
DC-DC
Great Wall
modified GW-ATXBL
↪ Notes: Black "CX" lettering on gray label; Double-sourced between GW & CWT; technically qualified for 80+ Silver but badged as Bronze.
↪ Notes: Technically 80+ Silver without RGB on
CX-m 2025 (Black Label ATX 3.1)
DC-DC
HEC
Custom
↪ Notes: Poor ripple suppression on the minor rails. Uses semi-digital PFC, 7 year warranty. Can get loud (in excess of 40dbA) under heavy load.
Vengeance Bronze
DC-DC
CWT
Custom
↪ Notes: Gray label
Vengeance Bronze
DC-DC
CWT
Custom
↪ Notes: Gray label
CV (Black Label)
DC-DC
HEC
Custom
CX (Non-Modular) 2023 (Black Label)
DC-DC
HEC
Custom
↪ Notes: White "CX" lettering on black label; Identical to the CV aside from exterior design.
CX-m 2013 (Green Label)
DC-DC
CWT
PUQ-B
↪ Notes: Green "CX" lettering on black label. Tier should not preclude the usual caveats associated with used/very old power supplies.
CX (Non-Modular) 2013 (Green Label)
DC-DC
CWT
PUQ-B
↪ Notes: Green "CX" lettering on black label. Detiered to C- due to age.
CX-m 2017 (Gray Label)
DC-DC
CWT
Custom
↪ Notes: Grey label
CX-m 2021 (Black Label)
DC-DC
CWT
CSB-A
CX-m 2017 (Gray Label)
DC-DC
CWT
PUQ-B
↪ Notes: Grey label
CV (Black Label)
GR
HEC
VS upd. to Bronze
CX (Non-Modular) 2023 (Black Label)
GR
HEC
VS upd. to Bronze
↪ Notes: White "CX" lettering on black label; Identical to the CV aside from exterior design.
CX-m 2013 (Green Label)
GR
CWT
DSA III
↪ Notes: Green "CX" lettering on black label. 85C caps all around, 30C rated operating temp, avoid.
CX (Non-Modular) 2013 (Green Label)
GR
CWT
DSA III
↪ Notes: Green "CX" lettering on black label. 85C caps all around, 30C rated operating temp, avoid.
VTE X2 ver.2
DC-DC
XHY
2107
↪ Notes: Mediocre quality capacitors.
GS Bronze (ATX 2.x)
DC-DC
Guang Hai
GH356
↪ Notes: Platform is certified for Gold, might have only hit Bronze due to modular interface
↪ Notes: Internals appear to be variable based on region/batch.
↪ Notes: Subpar component quality, with highly set protections and OOS 3.3V transient response.
↪ Notes: Low component quality, w/ highly set OCP/OPP & OOS 3.3V transient response. Not quite ATX 3.X by failing low load efficiency. 600W 12+2 cable.
↪ Notes: Subpar component quality, with poorly tuned protections, 5V OCP incorrectly set allows for >135mV of ripple. OOS 3.3V transient response.
↪ Notes: Good electrical performance for the category, decent component quality, protections are set reasonably.
CyberBron III
DC-DC
Jiumeng
JM-670
↪ Notes: ATX 3.1 is claimed, but the unit fails to meet the spec due to poor ATX 3.1 excursion response. Treat as ATX 2.x.
↪ Notes: Single EPS cable, failing or near failing 3.3V transient response, hold-up time not within ATX specifications.
↪ Notes: Same internals as the Revobron, simply a 2.0 refresh.
↪ Notes: 850W uses ARGB fan + housing and comes in black and white models. 3 year warranty.
B Series B5
DC-DC
HEC
Costdown GT
B Series BQ
DC-DC
Andyson
Q8
B Series B2
DC-DC
Super Flower
Golden Green
↪ Notes: No OCP on 12V. High RMA rate due to MLCC cracks, similar to other HEC-built EVGA PSUs
B Series B3
DC-DC
Super Flower
Leadex Super Bronze Pro
↪ Notes: OCP on 12V doesnt exist. OPP is set too high. Sleeve bearing fan.
B Series B3
DC-DC
Super Flower
Leadex Super Bronze Pro
↪ Notes: Died after OPP testing. OTP claimed but not tested. Sleeve bearing fan. Failed 3.3V transient testing
↪ Notes: Platform is an old Super Flower design, but is actually produced by RSY.
↪ Notes: OCP (12V) is either faulty or not present; faulty OCP on 3.3V allowing for OOS operation, and no OTP per Aris' review. Very loud (50dBA+).
Anode SFX
DC-DC
FSP
FSP450-50SAC
Anode Bronze
DC-DC
High Power
NO-823F
↪ Notes: Identical to the Hydro Pro, simply the semi modular variant.
↪ Notes: Not enough conclusive data but platform is well reviewed.
MB Bronze (MB-B)
GR
CWT
GPM
Omega GLS
DC-DC
HKC
ATX-41B
↪ Notes: Sleeve bearing fan.
Helios M2
DC-DC
High Power
HP1-M2BR-F12S
Helios M1-B
DC-DC
SANR
S-D high-wattage
Astrape M1 Bronze
GR
Andyson
M5
P-B
DC-DC
Xiamen Castec
MN-P083-BE03
P-B
GR
Xiamen Castec
MN-P450-2119
PB
GR
Xiamen Castec
MN-PXXX-6016
ECO II Bronze
GR
High Power
HPE-BR-A12S
OEM Super Bronze (BR-F12S)
GR
High Power
Element Bronze II
Element HPQ Bronze
GR
High Power
HPQ-BR-F12S
↪ Notes: Europe only
Element Bronze II
GR
High Power
HPG-BR-H12S
Element Smart
GR
High Power
NO-761
↪ Notes: OCP on both the 3.3V and 5V lines is either faulty or set in excess of 330%, which is unacceptable. Bad electrical performance (severely OOS).
Force F1
DC-DC
High Power
NO-790
↪ Notes: 500W variant's +12V output is rated for 480W. Rifle-bearing fan (PY-1225M12S)
Classic Power
DC-DC
SANR
S-800D
↪ Notes: Actual 12V line output is 50 watts less than the model name (despite being DC-DC), numerous minute issues; overall suboptimal quality.
MP -B
DC-DC
Soeyi
WT-CM6800U-DTD
↪ Notes: Platform confirmed through overhead and internal shots provided by the manufacturer.
MP -BSI
DC-DC
Soeyi
WT-CM6800U-DTD
↪ Notes: SI model, however it appears to be identical to the MP-B.
↪ Notes: Platform is GPN (or at least very similar), even though the model number indicates it to be GPK.
↪ Notes: Semi-modular A-BN. See internal shots here.
MAG A-BN -
DC-DC
CWT
CSB
↪ Notes: Components are variable based on batch.
MAG A-BN -
DC-DC
CWT
CSB
↪ Notes: Components are variable based on batch.
MAG A-BN PCIE5
DC-DC
CWT
CSB
↪ Notes: A-BN with 300W 12VHPWR connection. Claims sleeve bearing, unknown quality fan.. Does not claim ATX 3.0 compliance.
MAG A-BNL Full Range
DC-DC
HEDY
CSB clone?
↪ Notes: Single-rail. See review. Poor transient response on 3.3V, rifle bearing fan. OTP isn't claimed or tested, but is supported by the supervisor IC.
MAG A-BNL 230V
DC-DC
Unknown
.
↪ Notes: 130mV+ of ripple on all rails (out of spec) at only 60% load; failed to meet even 80+ Bronze. See Rear Shot and Output Specification Label.
C Series Bronze V2 (2023)
DC-DC
CWT
GPG
↪ Notes: See teardown here
C Series Bronze V1 (2021)
DC-DC
CWT
CSB-A
↪ Notes: Still produced according to MC stock
↪ Notes: Still produced according to MC stock
Vortex Bronze
GR
Andyson
M5?
↪ Notes: Low quality sleeve bearing fan, ripple exceeds ATX specification, low quality capacitors, and a 3 year warranty.
RGPS Bronze Non-Modular
GR
Helly
ATX-0200
↪ Notes: Platform was swapped from ATX-0600 to ATX-0200 sometime around 2024. No way to tell the original from the swap. Avoid.
RGPS Bronze Full Modular
GR
Helly
ATX-0200
↪ Notes: Platform was swapped from ATX-0600 to ATX-0200 sometime around 2024. No way to tell the original from the swap. Avoid.
↪ Notes: Internal shots show the unit using the same "ICB" (in reality rifle bearing) fan as the SilverStone Triton Rx.
B12 BC
DC-DC
Helly
Costdown ATX-0500GQ
↪ Notes: Costdown of the G12 GC; cheaper components, all Chinese caps, and an even cheaper fan; downgraded to Bronze eff.
↪ Notes: Claims only SCP, OPP, and over/under voltage. OCP not claimed on any rail.
SilentStorm Icewind
DC-DC
High Power
NO-790
SilentStorm SFX Bronze
GR
High Power
NO-754
↪ Notes: EU/JP only? No stated manufacturer warranty outside of mandated EU 2 year warranty.
SFX ST-SF V3
DC-DC
High Power
NO-792
↪ Notes: Subpar hold-up time.
Extreme (SFX & SFX-L) Bronze
DC-DC
CWT
GPH
Essential Bronze ET-B
GR
CWT
GPK
Essential Bronze ET-ARGB
GR
CWT
↪ Notes: Actual 12V capacity is 456W. Does not claim OTP. ARGB fan controlled via motherboard header. Hong Hua rifle bearing fan.
↪ Notes: Actual 12V capacity is 456W. Does not claim OTP nor OCP. Assumed to be similar to ET500-ARGB.
↪ Notes: Does not claim OCP on any rails. Minimal information available.
Leadex III Super Bronze Pro
DC-DC
Super Flower
Leadex III Bronze (EVGA B3)
↪ Notes: Limited information.
Zillion DB Bronze
GR
Zhong Yuan
↪ Notes: Sleeve-bearing fan. OCP untested.
Zillion DB Bronze
DC-DC
Zhong Yuan
↪ Notes: OCP doesn't work properly on +12V, unit experiences a huge voltage drop to 10.92V on +12V. Avoid until further testing.
SMART BM3
DC-DC
CE Link
PCFB-A-AT3
↪ Notes: Transient response was tested but values were left out. OPP is set very high, but the PSU handled it and shut down safely and properly.
SMART BX1 Standard
DC-DC
HKC
ATX-15A
↪ Notes: While a functional platform, the other two "known" 750W variants are unidentifiable.
SMART BX1 RGB
DC-DC
HKC
ATX-15A
↪ Notes: DC-DC, but 12V capacity is rated awfully low, at what a GR would typically be (672W or 56A).
SMART Pro RGB
DC-DC
High Power
Direct12II Bronze (NO-790)
SMART BM2 Ver. A (2019)
DC-DC
CWT
CSB-A
SMART BX1 Standard
GR
Multiple
HKC, CWT, CE Link?
↪ Notes: 3 separate versions dependent upon region, most groupreg. Also a 230V only version. Essentially unrecommendable due to platform variation.
SMART BM1
GR
CWT, Andyson
GPM (CWT)
THOR V2 T-M (Modular)
DC-DC
Andyson
M5+
↪ Notes: Essentially a Thor V2 made for full-modularity; no MOV.
THOR V3 (ATX 3.1) T
DC-DC
Andyson
P37
↪ Notes: Claims LLC resonant, internal shots show otherwise. Parts selection is very questionable and transient response on the minor rails failed.
THOR V3 (ATX 3.1) T-M (Modular)
DC-DC
Andyson
P37
↪ Notes: Presumably the modular variant of the Thor V3.
↪ Notes: Poor electrical performance from an unknown OEM; fails all 12V transient response testing per F14 Lab's testing.
↪ Notes: Poor electrical performance from an unknown OEM; fails all 12V transient response testing per F14 Lab's testing.
↪ Notes: No OCP, and OVP/UVP is set too high to be effective. Also really only a 600W unit despite being advertised as 750.
↪ Notes: 2 year warranty, sleeve bearing fan. Miserable electrical performance.
↪ Notes: Failed ATX 3.0 power excursion, protections, and 12V transient response. Low-quality components.
THOR V2 T
DC-DC
Andyson
M5+
↪ Notes: No MOV. OCP on the 3.3V rail failed (via rails falling out of ATX specification)
Gaming Bronze
GR
HKC
ATX-13
↪ Notes: Claims to be DC-DC, but internal shots show otherwise; false advertising.
↪ Notes: Does not claim certain safety protection circuits which is a major deficiency.
Gigamax GV II-A
GR
Andyson
M5
↪ Notes: Claimed DC-DC, internal shots from 2023 show otherwise. Confirmed GR.
↪ Notes: Korean exclusive
Megamax II (GV2SE)
DC-DC
Jiumeng
↪ Notes: 12V and 5V OCP malfunction, allowing the unit to have varying issues of OOS voltage drops and/or OOS ripple.

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